Rising since 1989, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Quynh since 1980
Babies named Quynh per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1981, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Quynh's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
The name Quynh entered U.S. baby name data in 1980 and has been steadily rising, particularly since 1989. In 2025, it ranked 8860th with an incidence of 1 in 146,115 births, and its peak year was 2024. While still rare in the United States, Quynh is a classic feminine name in Vietnam, where it is derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots meaning 'fine jade' or referencing a mythical phoenix. Its rise in the U.S. reflects growing Vietnamese diaspora communities and broader interest in cross-cultural names. Notably, Quynh's trajectory shows consistent upward movement over more than three decades, though it remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive. The name has no recorded top states, but its increasing usage mirrors broader naming trends that favor melodic, compact names from Asian languages.
Quynh is a Vietnamese given name, typically feminine, derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 瓊 (quỳnh) meaning 'fine jade' or 'precious stone,' though it can also be associated with 鵷 (quỳnh) referring to a mythical bird, often interpreted as a phoenix. The name has been used in Vietnam for decades and gained some recognition internationally through diaspora communities. Its spelling and pronunciation can vary regionally, and the meaning is context-dependent on the specific Chinese character used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quy, Quynh-Quynh
Variants: Quỳnh, Quinh
Sibling names for Quynh
Names that share Quynh's style, for a brother or sister.
